Amber Road's industry leaders have a lot to say, and this month features pieces written by Gary Barraco (Director, Global Product Marketing) and Andrew Cheung (Vice President of Implementation). This issue also features an exciting press release for Amber Road's export compliance solution targeted at universities & research institutions. Check it out!

Innovative apparel and footwear brands want to distinguish their products by combining fashionable and functional materials, yet they need to fulfill customer demand in a faster-than-ever retail environment where cost is important too. To be a leader in customer service and maintain the competitive edge, companies need access to the raw material order processes and availability to ensure downstream activities will meet each gated milestone.

When you’re eating your next banana smoothie or slice of banana bread, imagine the complex journey this ubiquitous fruit and other fast-moving consumer goods go through to get into grocery bags and recipes.

Global supply chains are susceptible to shifts in our ever-changing trade scenario. This means companies must be agile enough to react to these and other changes, while adapting their supply chains to avert delays.

Amber Road takes a look at how companies can leverage vendor shipment booking technology to shift the work to the factory and provide better visibility at the same time.

To catch up on Amber Road's press coverage, check out our Press Room. Until then, stay tuned for our June coverage!

Amber Road’s Export On-DemandUniversity & Research Edition is specifically designed to help colleges or universities with a scientific research program, foreign visiting researchers, foreign students, international research collaborations and overseas campuses manage their export and deemed export compliance programs, license requirements and product classification. If you'd like to learn more, download the solution brochure.